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Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you're on the run toward something great or away from something that's holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let's all pick up the pace together.

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S1 · E905
Yesterday · 1 hr 9 min
905. Arielle Chernin, Brookline Food Pantry Operations Manager & 3:02 Marathoner
"It's running friendship in true form. We would not otherwise be friends. We're different ages, our kids are different ages, we live completely different lifestyles. She's as organized and type A as it gets, and I could not be further from that. And it works. Running brings people together, and it's so special to have that connection. We make fun of how different we are in the rest of our lives, but in running, we jive." On the day we recorded this episode, Arielle Chernin dropped her three daughters off at school. She has three girls ages five and under, with three different drop-off and pick-up locations. Then, she completed her 20-mile training run for the upcoming Chicago Marathon before putting in a day's work at the Brookline Food Pantry, where she is the organization's operations manager. The Newton, MA-based 3:02 marathoner is booked and busy, but she's having so much fun along the way. In this conversation, Arielle talks about finding her mom strength, and how that's changed her life on the run and beyond. She talks about running a personal best (3:02) at the Boston Marathon earlier this year, when she was six months postpartum, and about the big goals she's ready to share for next month's 26.2 in Chicago. Plus, all about her career path, her wild first birth story ("baby born on bathroom floor!"), and how she approaches training and racing. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: All about Arielle's friendship with fellow runner Emily Oster (2:55) What's making Arielle happy today, and what she's into right now (7:40) How Arielle's relationship with running has evolved over the years (10:25) Arielle's earliest Boston Marathon memories (16:15) What motivates Arielle on the run (19:20) Arielle's wild first birth story (29:30) How Arielle's Chicago Marathon training is going (36:00) All about Arielle's job as the operations manager at the Brookline Food Pantry (44:15) Arielle talks about why she loves running whimsy (48:00) How Arielle ran a marathon PR six months after having her third daughter (51:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E904
Thursday · 1 hr 13 min
904. Cody Rigsby, Peloton Instructor
"But I'm really grateful. I had so much time to make mistakes, look stupid, look cringe, not know what I'm doing — so that when the opportunity arose, I was ready to go. I knew who I was, and I was ready to hit it." Cody Rigsby is undoubtedly one of the most popular — and most loved — fitness instructors on the planet. With a big personality, endless sass, and pop-heavy playlists, it's not surprising that Cody's Peloton classes are taken by millions. (From Pink to Prime Ministers, you're likely to see some buzzy names on the leaderboard during any given Cody class.) Since rising to superstardom, Cody has published a book, competed on Dancing With the Stars (he and pro partner Cheryl Burke finished third in 2021), and become a celebrity in his own right. In this conversation, Cody talks about his love/hate relationship with running, about his perspective on relationships in 2026, and about how he got the job at Peloton. SPONSOR: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Cody happy today? (3:55) What Cody's consuming right now (5:35) Getting to know Cody via Google Search (12:45) When running came into Cody's life, and what his childhood was like (18:30) Cody's plans for turning 40 (June 8, 2027!) (26:00) How Cody got the job at Peloton (30:20) How Cody has found his voice on the platform (38:00) Cody's reflections on his experience emceeing at lululemon's SeaWheeze 2026 (45:20) When Cody realized that Peloton — and he — were making a massive impact (49:45) Cody looks back on his experience on Dancing With the Stars (52:00) The role running plays in Cody's life right now (55:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E903
September 3 · 1 hr 36 min
903. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon (?), Episode 4
"Sometimes you've gotta just get a little messy." Caroline Moss has long had a dream: to run the New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of the year. The catch: Caroline has never been a runner — until recently. In this series, we've been following author, creator, theater producer, Saved by the Bell super-fan, proud millennial, and professional shopper Caroline Moss as she embarks on a quest to start running and run the race of her dreams. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 1 Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 2 Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 3 In Episode 4, Caroline updates us on whether or not she still does, in fact, want to run a marathon. Plus, the usual pop culture chatter, talk of root canals and colonoscopies, and Caroline's read on the running community after attending a live show during NYC Marathon weekend last year. FOLLOW CAROLINE @geethanksjustboughtitpod SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Caroline happy today (4:30) What Caroline's into right now (12:50) How Caroline's life has — and hasn't — changed in a year, and what life has been like with a puppy (20:30) An update on Caroline on the Run (30:00) Caroline's experience at the New York City Marathon Final Finishers celebration (34:15) Caroline shares her perspective on the running community (54:35) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E902
August 27 · 1 hr 19 min
902. Tara Rincón, News 12 Long Island Senior Content Producer
"It's such a rewarding job because you're working on things that affect your actual community. Some of the big stories are down the road from my house." When Tara Rincón was in college, she needed an internship to graduate. She was a communications major, so she decided to apply for an internship at her local news station, News 12 Long Island. Now, more than two decades later, Tara is still very happily at News 12, where she is a senior content producer. In this conversation, Tara — one of my best buds from Quinnipiac University, and a fellow journalism major / Spanish minor — talks about what her job entails, about what has kept her at News 12 for her entire adult life thus far, and about what a day in the life looks life. Tara wakes up every day at 1 AM, is at the station by 2 AM, and works until 11 AM. Then, she heads home, gets a run in, and is ready to transition to mom mode by the time her 6- and 9-year-old kids get home from school. SPONSOR: Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Tara happy today, and what she's into right now (2:55) What Tara was like in college (8:15) Tara's road to working in broadcast news (11:30) A day in the life of Tara (18:25) What it's like being on the receiving end of viewers' phone calls (24:55) The importance of local news in 2026 (28:10) The biggest stories Tara remembers working on (33:40) What Tara does after the show wraps for the day (40:00) How Tara became a runner! (44:40) How Tara met her now-husband, thanks to being a New York sports fan (56:45) What's next for Tara on the run? (1:00:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E901
August 20 · 1 hr 5 min
901. No Stupid Questions: The TMI Episode, with Ashley Desanno
"Don't let bodily things make you not show up." Welcome to the fourth episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer kicked off the series answering questions about professional running (and so much more); Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of Sports Research, answered questions about shoes and sports bras; and professional runner and coach Kim Conley offered loads of advice about how to be a better, stronger, faster, happier runner. Today, we're talking TMI, with the always honest, always unfiltered Ashley Desanno, content creator and cofounder of the Creepy Book Club. Ashley is a mom to two teenage boys. She lives in Oregon, and she's been running for more than two decades. In this episode, we're here to assure you that with runners, there's no such thing as too much information. But if you have questions about bathroom emergencies on the run, chafing, underwear, and more — and we know you do — this episode aims to talk about it. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: How to deal with GI stuff on the run (10:00) Underwear, going commando, and more (32:25) Skin, sweat, and chafing (41:00) …and more (54:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E900
August 18 · 1 hr 27 min
900. My 2026 SeaWheeze Recap
"The days leading up to this race were rough, and the days after have been bright and full of sunshine." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's SeaWheeze half marathon and festival were so back! I had the honor and privilege of hosting a live show during the PreWheeze pre-race festivities with lululemon pro runner Phily Bowden, and was one of the start and finish line emcees on race day alongside Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby. The best part: I got to bring my daughter, Annie, along for all the fun. This is my recap from a few days in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Also: Welcome to EPISODE 900!) SPONSOR: Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) IN THIS EPISODE: My history with lululemon, how I got the job at SeaWheeze, and my great post-surgery crashout (1:45) Thursday: the 2:15 AM alarm, traveling to Vancouver, and an afternoon exploring (16:00) Friday: a run along the Seawall, a live show with Phily Bowden, and a silly dinner at Sequel (27:30) Saturday: SeaWheeze Half Marathon day! (42:00) Sunday: the long way home (1:01:30) Answering listener questions about SeaWheeze (1:03:25) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E899
August 12 · 48 min
899. LIVE at lululemon SeaWheeze 2026 with Phily Bowden
"Chaos can be a part of the journey." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's wildly popular SeaWheeze half marathon and festival returned to Vancouver, British Columbia — and I was there! I hosted a live show the day before the race with lululemon professional athlete and fan favorite Phily Bowden, who went on to win the race the next day. We talked about big dreams and goals, dealing with disappointment, and managing the very real post-race blues. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E898
August 6 · 1 hr 34 min
898. Kara Goucher's 2026 City Tri Half Marathon Recap
"That's part of the loss. It isn't how it was. But that doesn't mean it's not worth doing." This past weekend, Kara Goucher ran her first half marathon in seven years, and her first since being diagnosed with runner's dystonia in 2022. The former pro, author of The Longest Race, cohost of Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara, broadcaster, analyst, wife, and mom has had a long road to getting back on the run. From being told she'd never run again to breaking the tape at the City Tri Half Marathon alongside longtime friend Carrie Birth-Davis ("CB"), this is Kara's poignant race recap. She shares what it took to get to the start line, how she handled herself when things got tough with five miles to go (and really tough with three to go), and why this race was about so much more than 13.1 miles. SPONSOR: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: How Kara is feeling after 13.1 miles (5:00) All about Kara's friend, affectionately known as CB! (8:30) Why Kara ended up running this race, and how it all came together — and the mid-race encounter with a car (19:25) What Kara's training was like leading up to this race, and what the emotional side of dystonia is like (29:30) Why Kara kept this race mostly under the radar (40:30) What Kara's relationship with the half marathon is like now (43:35) What was the goal for the day? (47:15) What it's like racing with the whole family (49:40) On being anonymous at the start line (52:45) The familiar pre-race nerves Kara felt on race day (59:00) Was it fun? (1:03:20) What helped when it got hard? (1:09:45) That finish line moment, and why this course was so meaningful for Kara and her family (1:11:10) How much was Sunday about running, and how much was it about so much more? (1:16:15) All about Stride & Story, Kara's writing and running retreat with co-author Mary Pilon (1:31:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E897
July 30 · 1 hr 43 min
897. Jay Holder, USATF Chief Content & Communications Officer
"I'm starstruck every time I'm at a track meet and I get to be side by side with some of these incredible athletes. That has not worn off and I don't think it ever will. And I hope it never does." It's been a few years since Jay Holder has been on the Ali on the Run Show, and today he returns as USA Track & Field's Chief Content & Communications Officer. Jay talks about how he got the job a year ago, what the first year in the role has been like, and what impact he hopes to have on the organization, the sport, the athletes, and beyond. He reflects on his time going from New York City newsrooms to the Atlanta Track Club to being Executive Director of Running USA, and shares his advice for people looking to break into the running industry. Plus, his recap from this year's U.S. National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City, including what it took to get New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the meet, and what it was like once he was on site. Jay lives in Severna Park, MD, with his wife, Lauren, and their two children. SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Jay happy today, and how he found his local running group (3:20) Jay shares his take on running streaks — including one of his own — and what's next on his race calendar (8:20) The books, music, movies, and TV shows Jay is into right now (12:40) Jay's lows from 2026 USAs (19:40) What was the main feedback or critique from this year's USAs? (23:30) Jay's highlights from USAs, and how they got NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the meet (28:00) On racing the New York Road Runners Team Championships 5-miler in Central Park during the meet weekend (41:00) Who are the biggest stars in our sport right now? (45:35) How Jay got the job as USATF CCCO (50:30) What impact does Jay want to have on the sport? (56:30) What does a Chief Content & Communications Officer do? (1:04:30) On being starstruck at work (1:07:00) What will LA 2028 look like for Jay? (1:13:00) Jay's advice for people who want to work in the running industry (1:19:50) On Jay's recent health diagnoses, and how he has processed them (1:23:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E896
July 23 · 1 hr 43 min
896. Ask Ali!
"I am pro people and I am pro human rights." It's surgery week! I had a prophylactic laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy on Monday (I had my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed), and I'm trying very hard this week to rest and recover. Before going into surgery, though, I answered some listener questions here. This might be the longest, least cohesive Ask Ali ever. Sorry! A lot going on at the moment. Love ya! SPONSORS: Superhero Muffins: Click here and use code SUPERALI15 to get 15% off the Superhero Muffin mix of your choice! New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! IN THIS EPISODE: Work & career questions (2:10) Motherhood & parenting questions (22:55) Cancer questions (41:25) Running questions (1:00:35) Personal questions (1:18:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E895
July 16 · 1 hr 41 min
895. Molly Seidel's 2026 Western States Recap (With Special Guest Molly Reidy)
"Being able to go into a race where you are a rookie, it opened me up to take chances I wouldn't necessarily take. In the marathon, I felt like I got so scared of failing that I was really hesitant to make any moves, try anything big, or go for it. It was like a protective thing. 'I just want to play it safe so I can race as well as possible but not risk anything.' I think with this one, I went into this with nothing to lose. I'm gonna go out and try to race as well as I can and race hard and I know I'll probably make mistakes, but so what?" Earlier this year, Molly Seidel — the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon — went all-in on ultra running, earning a Golden Ticket to the prestigious 2026 Western States Endurance Run 100-miler. In this episode, Molly recaps her 100-mile debut, reflecting on the highs, lows, river crossings, and more. She finished the race in 24 hours, 29 minutes, and 27 seconds. She was the 28th woman to cross the line, and came in 141st out of 323 finishers. And we're joined by a special guest: Molly's girlfriend, Molly Reidy! SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) IN THIS EPISODE: How the Mollys are recovering from Western States in Wisconsin (2:00) What's making the Mollys happy today (3:20) How the Mollys met, and how Molly Reidy has learned about what it's like to date a professional runner (9:50) What Molly Reidy is like when Molly Seidel is racing (21:55) What Molly's Western States training was like, and how she prepared mentally for her 100-mile debut (31:20) How Molly assembled her WSER crew (35:30) Why Molly shaved her head before the race! (40:00) All about the Western States race plan (43:20) What the Western States start line was like, and how the early miles unfolded (45:00) The halfway point: when things started to go south for Molly (58:30) All about that final mile, and making it to the finish line (1:15:00) Lessons learned from WSER 2026 (1:30:25) What's next for Molly (1:36:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E894
July 9 · 1 hr 23 min
894. Alyssa McElheny, Hyrox World Champion & OTQ Marathoner
"A lot of these things that seem like world-enders at the time can lead to bigger, better, happier things." Alyssa McElheny had a dream: to qualify for the Olympic Trials Marathon. When the qualifying standard dropped from 2:45 to 2:37, she thought it would never happen. But after a quick cry, she decided not to give up on the dream. In November 2025 — after multiple failed attempts — Alyssa got her OTQ, running 2:34:28 at the Indy Monumental Marathon. Two weeks later, she made her Hyrox debut. She thought she would simply dip her toes into the now-trending "hybrid fitness" competition world. But a dip of the toe led to so much more. Last month — just seven months after her first mixed doubles event — Alyssa became the 2026 Hyrox Elite 15 World Champion. In this conversation, she talks about how she very quickly became the best in the Hyrox world. She talks about the pursuit of fun, she shares some common Hyrox misconceptions, and she talks about what's next. FOLLOW ALYSSA @alyssamcelheny SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! IN THIS EPISODE: What the Hyrox aftermath has been like (2:50) What's making Alyssa happy today, and what the Hyrox homecoming has been like (3:30) Did Alyssa know — or at least believe — she could win it? (7:20) What Alyssa's relationship with running is like right now (16:10) How life has changed since becoming a World Champion (19:30) What Alyssa was like growing up, on being diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at a young age, and how Alyssa eventually found marathoning (22:15) "What in the side quest is happening right now?" (33:00) Alyssa's Hyrox strengths and weaknesses (37:00) Alyssa busts some common Hyrox misconceptions (43:20) Will we see Alyssa on the Olympic Trials Marathon start line in St. Louis in 2028? (46:00) On the pressure to stay at the top, and how the elite vibes compare at marathons vs. Hyrox (48:35) What it was like to win Hyrox World Championships (1:01:10) On Alyssa's career as a wedding photographer (1:04:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E893
July 2 · 1 hr 22 min
893. Rachel Entrekin, 2026 Cocodona 250 Champion
"If the winner thinks that everyone's important, then goddamnit I must be right." Rachel Entrekin arrived at the start line of the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in May having already won the women's race twice. But as Rachel says, "You don't start and finish Cocodona as the same person." And this year, Rachel finished the race as a history-maker and record breaker. The women's defending champion became the first woman to win Cocodona outright. She finished the 253.3-mile race from Phoenix to Flagstaff — through the desert and the mountains, climbing more than 39,000 feet along the way — in 56 hours 9 minutes and 48 seconds. She finished seven hours faster than she did last year. She beat the entire men's elite field, and beat the existing course record by more than two hours. In this conversation, Rachel breaks down everything from her approach to training ("vibes-based") and her goals for Cocodona 2026 to her mid-race encounter with a very special woman and what the finish line was really like. FOLLOW RACHEL @rachel__entrekin SPONSOR: Lagoon. Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Rachel happy today? (2:40) What Rachel's Cocodona recovery has looked like (4:10) How Rachel celebrated her birthday last week (10:00) What it means to Rachel to be a "vibes-based runner" (11:00) Why did Rachel's win have such a massive impact? (14:15) What did it take to do what Rachel did at Cocodona this year? (20:45) Rachel explains what she does, and what Cocodona is (22:40) On "liking the person I am when it gets challenging" (28:20) Running alone vs. with pacers — and a camera crew (36:10) All about the Native American woman Rachel met on the Cocodona course (38:00) How Rachel found running, and how eating disorder recovery changed her relationship with it (46:00) All about the sleep situation at Cocodona (55:45) Did Rachel wake up feeling like it was going to be a special day? (1:02:55) "Someone's gonna win it. Why not me?" (1:05:25) The sights and sounds of the Cocodona finish line (1:10:20) All about the post-race shower! (1:16:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E892
June 25 · 1 hr 11 min
892. Emma Coburn & Parker Valby, Training Partners
"We're basically the same person, just 12 years apart." Emma Coburn and Parker Valby are professional runners, Olympians, New Balance athletes — and now, they're training partners. In this conversation, Emma and Parker talk about how they became friends, and how Parker ended up being coached by Emma's husband (and coach) Joe Bosshard in Boulder, CO. (Joe makes another brief appearance in this episode!) Parker talks about her 14:39 5000m personal best at the USATF Distance Classic this summer, and Emma reflects on this season's return to racing after injury. SPONSOR: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Emma and Parker happy today (4:00) Where in the world is Parker Valby? (6:00) Why Parker has always looked up to Emma, and all about their first memories of meeting each other (6:50) How Parker and Emma became friends and training partners (13:40) Parker reflects on the first year of her professional career, dealing with injury, coaching changes, and multiple moves (23:50) What Parker was looking for in a coach, and why Joe Bosshard was a fit (30:15) How Parker and Emma both worked their ways back from their respective injuries (33:35) Parker and Emma reflect on their returns to racing (41:00) What's next on the racing calendar for Parker and Emma (52:55) How Emma and Parker are most alike, and how they're different (55:30) On the pressure of being Emma Coburn (1:01:00) What does it mean to be The Next Emma Coburn? (1:05:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E891
June 23 · 1 hr 27 min
891. Laura Thweatt, On Athletics Club Assistant Road Team Coach
"When she said those words to me on that run, I was like, 'It's the same thing, Laura. You're gonna do the same thing that you've done. You were OK after every decision, after every scary thing you did in your career. It opened up new doors, it opened up new opportunities, I met new people. Some of those people who changed my life completely and it impacted me in ways I would never have imagined. But none of that would have happened if I didn't have the courage to trust myself to make the scary decisions and not stay in something that was no longer working because it was safe.' I just needed someone to remind me of that." Last year, Laura Thweatt chose to retire from professional running. Now, she's the Assistant Road Team Coach for On Athletics Club in Boulder, CO, and she's thriving. But the road to post-pro fulfillment wasn't easy. In this conversation, Laura talks about that heavy retirement decision, and shares the advice she got from fellow retired pro Jenny Simpson that made the decision a little easier. She talks about how she approached the next chapter in her life, about learning the art of the corporate interview, and about the emotional side of life after going pro. Plus, how she got the OAC job, why she feared her first day on the job would also be her last, and what it's like traveling the world with Hellen Obiri. SPONSOR: Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! IN THIS EPISODE: Laura's "Summer of 10Ks" traveling the east coast (2:00) What race-day nerves are like as a coach (5:45) What's making Laura happy today (7:55) What Laura's into right now (14:40) Laura plays favorites with her OAC athletes (25:00) Laura talks about her decision to retire from professional running, and the life-changing advice she got from Jenny Simpson in the process (30:00) On figuring out "what's next?" (37:35) Laura recounts her first day as an On Athletics Club coach (52:30) On getting comfortable in a coaching role (1:02:00) Has Laura ever questioned whether retiring was the right decision? (1:05:30) What race weekends are like as a coach (1:10:05) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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June 18 · 1 hr 10 min
890. Lee Glandorf, Creator of The Sweat Lookbook
"I don't think that the run girlies are respected within the sport the way they should be!" As a longtime marketer and creator of The Sweat Lookbook, Lee Glandorf truly has her pulse on industry trends, running fashion, and up-and-coming brands. In this conversation, she talks about what she's seeing at the halfway point in 2026, from the Eras Tour effect on road racing and what everyone's wearing at local half marathons, to where she sees holes, gaps, and opportunities in the industry. She offers thoughtful, critical analysis of running headlines, buzzy brands, and her take on the tastemakers on the run. (Listen to Lee's previous appearances on the show here and here.) FOLLOW LEE @leeglandorf SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! IN THIS EPISODE: How Lee is celebrating "Lee Week!" (2:00) Lee reflects on her relationship with running throughout pregnancy, the postpartum period, and motherhood (3:15) Lee's trend report from her local half marathon (10:00) The Eras Tour effect on the running industry (14:55) Why is Bandit so popular? (23:00) Who are the biggest tastemakers in running right now? (27:00) How Lee finds small, cool brands that are doing exciting things (33:40) Where Lee sees holes, gaps, and opportunities in the industry (38:15) What it takes for a boutique brand to make it in running (43:20) All about The Rec Room, the pop-up Lee and her team hosted on Newbury Street during Boston Marathon weekend (54:45) Reflecting on two years of The Sweat Lookbook — and what's next (1:06:15) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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June 12 · 1 hr 2 min
889. The Latest Life Update From Ali
"I'm terrified in a whole new way now." We got PET scan results — along with a whole lot of unexpected emotions. SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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June 4 · 1 hr 36 min
888. Re-Run: Ellie Kemper, Actress & Marathoner
"If you're writing my obituary, whoever's in charge, please include this! Because I feel very proud of it!" For this Throwback Thursday episode, we're headed to January 2023 with actress and marathoner Ellie Kemper. It's my all-time favorite episode! In this conversation, Ellie (best known for her role as Erin on The Office) recaps her 26.2-mile debut at the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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May 28 · 1 hr 13 min
887. Re-Run: The 2019 CIM OTQ Pacers
"We put ourselves on the line to help other people accomplish their dreams, and that was pretty freaking awesome." It's another Throwback Thursday, and this time we're going back to December 2019 for one of my all-time favorite episodes. At the 2019 California International Marathon (CIM), 72 women ran faster than 2 hours 45 minutes, officially qualifying to run the 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon. Leading several dozen of those women were Menso de Jong, Chris Stehula, and Ken Rakestraw — the official sub-2:45 pace group leaders. None of them had ever run a 2:45 marathon before. This is their story. (This is such a lovely, wholesome conversation with three men who took their roles at CIM that year incredibly seriously, and who had the utmost respect for the women in the field chasing their biggest goals. The women who ran with Menso, Chris, and Ken spoke so highly of them after the race, and I was delighted to get to interview all three of them together.) SPONSORS: Lagoon. Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. New Balance: For a limited time only, click here and use code TEAMALI for up to 25% off your next New Balance order! (Offer valid through May 31, 2026.) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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May 21 · 1 hr 4 min
886. Re-Run: The First Ali on the Run Show LIVE Event
"I trained and I ran it and it changed my life. Something happened out on that course, and I was transformed forever." It's Throwback Thursday, and we're going all the way back to June 2018 (I was 20 weeks pregnant with Annie!) for the first-ever Ali on the Run Show LIVE. It was a sold-out event at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, with special guests Meb Keflezighi, Andrea Barber, Chris Heuisler, and Des Linden. Enjoy this trip down memory lane! SPONSOR: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

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